- •Разговорные темы по английскому языку
- •Часть 1
- •We are students now Learn the following words and expressions:
- •Practise the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Read and translate the text “We Are Students Now”.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Ask your neighbour:
- •Exercises
- •1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions if necessary.
- •2. Read the sentences translating the words in brackets into English.
- •3. Translate the following into English.
- •4. Read the text and speak about your friend.
- •Our university Learn the following words and expressions:
- •Practise the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Read and translate the text “Our University”.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Ask your neighbour:
- •Exercises
- •1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions if necessary.
- •2. Read the sentences translating the words in brackets into English.
- •3. Make a story answering the questions and using the words in brackets.
- •4. Read the text and speak about Oxford and Cambridge.
- •5. Translate the following into English.
- •Great britain Learn the following words and expressions:
- •Practise the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Mind some proper names:
- •Loch Lomond – озеро Ломонд
- •House of Commons – Палата Общин
- •Conservative party – консервативная партия
- •Read and translate the text “Great Britain”.
- •What languages are spoken in the uk?
- •Ask your neighbour :
- •4) What it is separated by from the continent;
- •Exercises
- •Fill in the blanks with prepositions if necessary.
- •2. Read the sentences translating the words in brackets into English.
- •3. Translate the following into English.
- •4. Read the texts and speak about some British sights.
- •London Learn the following words and expressions:
- •Mind some proper names:
- •Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Read and translate the text “ London”.
- •Ask your neighbour:
- •Exercises
- •Fill in the blanks with prepositions if necessary.
- •Read the sentences translating the words in brackets into English.
- •3. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •4. Read the texts and speak about some London sights.
- •5. London Quiz
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What is the official name of Great Britain?
What are the capitals of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
The capital of Great Britain is London, isn’t it?
What languages are spoken in the uk?
What is the population of Great Britain?
Where is the country situated?
What is the total land area of the UK?
What seas and oceans is Great Britain washed by?
The surface of Great Britain varies much, doesn’t it?
What are the main rivers in the country?
What river does London stand on?
Which part of Great Britain is known for its lakes?
Why is British climate mild?
What is characteristic of the Britain’s climate?
What kind of state is the UK?
Who rules Britain officially? Who rules Britain in practice?
What is the difference between the House of Lords and the House of Commons?
Who won the last general election? Who is the PM now?
What mineral resources can be found on the territory of the country?
What can you say about the economy of the country?
Do you know any famous Englishmen? Who are they?
Ask your neighbour :
1) what parts Great Britain consists of;
2) if English is the official language of Great Britain;
3) what the biggest cities of the UK are;
4) What it is separated by from the continent;
5) what the highest mountain in Great Britain is;
6) if there are a lot of long and deep rivers in Great Britain;
7) if he (she) knows some Scottish lakes;
8) what the main political parties of Great Britain are;
9) if the Queen rules the country in practice;
10) what Great Britain produces and exports.
Exercises
Fill in the blanks with prepositions if necessary.
1. The United Kingdom …Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated … the British Isles … the north-western coast … Europe.
2. The British Isles consist … two large islands.
3. The East Coast is washed … the North Sea.
4. England is separated … Scotland … the Cheviot Hills, running … east … west.
5. The Severn is flowing … England and Wales.
6. Scotland is widely known … the number and beauty … the lakes.
7. The mountains and the warm waters … Gulf Stream influence … the climate of the British Isles.
8. The rivers do not freeze … winter and snow never lies … the ground … a long time.
9. Thick fogs … autumn are typical … the climate … Great Britain.
10. The legislative power … the country belongs … the British Parliament.
11. Great Britain is rich … coal and iron ore.
2. Read the sentences translating the words in brackets into English.
When we speak about the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (мы фактически говорим о четырех странах, объединенных в одно государство).
(Английский – официальный язык), but some people also speak Scottish,
Welsh and Irish.
The population of the country is (свыше 57 миллионов человек, около
80% из них) live in cities and towns.
Their total area is over (244,000 квадратных километров).
The Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea (омывают западное побережье страны).
The north and the west of England are mountainous, (но все остальное – восток, центр и юг – обширная равнина).
The Thames is (самая глубокая и самая важная река). London is situated on the Thames.
In practice the country (управляется выборным парламентом).
The leader of the party, (которая получает большинство в Палате Общин), is appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain.
The main agricultural products are (пшеница, ячмень, овес и большое разнообразие пищевых продуктов).
(Огромный недостаток) of Britain’s industry is that it has (очень мало сырьевых ресурсов).
(Кораблестроение –) one of the most important British industries.